If you are looking for a tailored, deeply thoughtful journey into ancient Britain, booking with Valery at Pigeon Tours is worth every penny. She possesses a rare combination of historical expertise, creative flexibility, and remarkable grace under pressure. Bespoke Planning & Real-World Adaptability ⚬ Custom Solstice Concept: I reached out to Pigeon Tours requesting to experience the solstice sunrise at Stonehenge, which was not something they had ever offered before. Valery enthusiastically worked with me to build a custom-tailored 2-day trip. She extensively consulted with me on my interests and built out a completely bespoke itinerary from scratch, tailoring every stop precisely to my interests ⚬ Grace Under Pressure: The true mark of an exceptional guide is how they handle real-world travel hiccups. When we faced hotel check-in difficulties and a major delivery mix-up (caused entirely by a third-party courier), Valery rolled with every single punch. She calmly problem-solved, adjusted our schedule on the fly, and kept the trip running seamlessly. ⚬ Personalized Logistics & Local Color: Valery met me directly at the Eurostar exit at London St Pancras after my arrival from Paris, and swapped out a boxed picnic for a wonderful lunch stop at a historic local pub for some authentic local warmth. Key Archaeological Highlights ⚬ Solstice Inner Circle: Pre-dawn arrival for Solstice managed open access, standing directly inside the inner stone circle as the sun rose over the monoliths. ⚬ Avebury & Neolithic Wiltshire: Exploring the massive Avebury Stone Circle complex, taking in the scale of Silbury Hill, and climbing up to step inside the prehistoric chambered mound at West Kennet Long Barrow. ⚬ Hidden Roman Villa & Sarsen Origin: A quiet, private viewing of an off-the-beaten-path Roman site featuring preserved mosaic fragments, alongside a walk through West Woods—the origin site of the sarsen stones used at Stonehenge. Any guide can execute a routine when everything goes right, but Valery’s combination of historical expertise, creative flexibility, and ability to improvise gracefully when third-party logistics went sideways made all the difference. Pigeon Tours is unmatched for custom, historically grounded travel.
Stonehenge & Ancient Britain: Caves, Stones & Haunted Forest
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price from
- $2,935 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Have you ever stepped back in time? Have you ever felt that the time stopped? That's what you are going to experience on our Druid journey. You will walk through the ancient woods and sacred stones, visit lost ruins, and secluded hideaways, and discover sunset hill forts and prehistoric caverns. Your adventure will take you to the oldest stone circle in the world, which is surprisingly not Stonehenge, and you will explore the largest and most mystical artificial mound in Europe. You will explore Stonehenge as well. For the bravest explorers, there is a haunted cave on our list, followed by a picnic in the enchanting forest or a lunch at the historical pub.
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Itinerary
You will travel to the North Wessex Downs, where you will visit an ancient woodland site which is particularly magnificent in May when the bluebells cover the enchanting land with its sky-blue velvet blanket. It’s a perfect place for a picnic and a walk.
Later on, you will explore the surrounding areas of the largest artificial mound in Europe, which is the same size and age as Egyptian pyramids. By afternoon, you will head out into the largest Neolithic cave used for ancient ceremonies and which has a reputation of a haunted place. Afterwards, you will visit the oldest stone circle in the world, which is even older than Stonehenge and was used for peculiar religious rituals more than 5000 years ago.
By afternoon, you will head out into the largest Neolithic cave used for ancient ceremonies and which has a reputation of a haunted place.
Afterwards, you will visit the oldest stone circle in the world, which is even older than Stonehenge and was used for peculiar religious rituals more than 5000 years ago.
Explore the isolated Neolithic stone tomb surrounded by many mystical stories.
Explore the most mystical site.
Highlights
Tickets
Professional Guide
Brunch
What's included
Included
Tickets
Professional Guide
Brunch
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from any hotel in London or airport
Traveller Ratings
5.0
4 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stonehenge & Ancient Britain: Caves, Stones & Haunted Forest take?
Stonehenge & Ancient Britain: Caves, Stones & Haunted Forest lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Stonehenge & Ancient Britain: Caves, Stones & Haunted Forest cost?
Prices start at $2,935 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Stonehenge & Ancient Britain: Caves, Stones & Haunted Forest for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick you up from any hotel in London or airport Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyJLZ/8Nb/VzfKQr1ErMqXiQ=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyEDcoH6b+eQJiERDanCcDvI=.
What languages is Stonehenge & Ancient Britain: Caves, Stones & Haunted Forest offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(4)
S
Bespoke Planning & Real-World Adaptability
J
One of a kind experience
I would definitely recommend this trip. It was an amazing experience filled with great information and understanding of each location. My guide Valery did an amazing job providing an outstanding hand made booklet explaining the experience that goes with each location. The picnic was outstanding in the forest with all kinds of foods to try. It was a beautiful, spiritual, and amazing experience I will never forget.
S
Magical witchy tour through England!
Valery treated my sister and I to a spiritually enlightening and fantastically witchy adventure through the English countryside. Valery is so sweet, personable, knowledgeable, and the whole experience felt more like hanging out with a friend than a stranger <3. Highly recommend this tour!! Looking forward to booking for Pigeon Tours in the future!
M
A life time trip
We had stunning time, Valerie made sure to add activities in the trip that suits all of us. She was with us in every step and explained to us the history and theories for each place we visited. We bonded very well in this trip and the guide was so lean and made our day
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